Theory of Constraints

Theory of Constraints (TOC)

A management philosophy introduced by Eliyahu Goldratt in “The Goal.”

• Concept: A chain is only as strong as its weakest link (the constraint).
• The Five Steps:
  1. Identify the constraint.
  2. Exploit the constraint.
  3. Subordinate everything else.
  4. Elevate the constraint.
  5. Don’t let inertia set in; repeat.